Residential Care - Recreation & Engagement Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Curtin, ACT
Responsibilities
* Create a holistic lifestyle program that applies the values of person-centered care
* Tailor activities to meet the resident's cognitive and physical abilities and encourage resident choice and participation in individual and group activities.
* Ensure residents receive appropriate assessments including their life history that will form part of their integrated care plan
* Ensure programs are developed to enrich the lives of individuals and their families through leisure, lifestyle, learning & spiritual activities
* Coordinating outings that allow residents to stay in communication and have meaningful relationships within their chosen community in a safe and healthy way
Benefits
* Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
* Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
* Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
* Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services
Qualifications
* Cert IV in Leisure and Health and/ or relevant tertiary degree
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety
* Ability to assess residents' psychological, social, and emotional needs to identify any barriers to participation in lifestyle activities
* Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families/representatives
* Demonstrated understanding of Aged Care and associated accreditation requirements.
* Australian Working Rights
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